Feb 28, 2026 #1 K Krain In the Brooder Joined Feb 28, 2026 Messages 3 Reaction score 24 Points 19 Do baby chicks need vitamins in their water
Feb 28, 2026 #2 debid Free Ranging 15 Years Friend Joined Jan 20, 2011 Messages 7,992 Reaction score 7,939 Points 646 Location middle TN I've never used them, chick feed is already supplemented with what they need. If you are using medicated feed, giving vitamins can be counter productive. But, I know some do it as a way to combat shipping stress.
I've never used them, chick feed is already supplemented with what they need. If you are using medicated feed, giving vitamins can be counter productive. But, I know some do it as a way to combat shipping stress.
Feb 28, 2026 #3 rosemarythyme Scarborough Fair 9 Years Educator Spirit Friend Joined Jul 3, 2016 Messages 28,323 Reaction score 60,707 Points 1,292 Location WA, Pac NW My Coop My Coop No they don't unless there's something specific you're treating for (i.e. wry neck).
Sunday at 1:56 AM #4 niazai_thechickenlife Chirping Joined Oct 6, 2025 Messages 65 Reaction score 249 Points 96 Location Ghent, Belgium Always! Standard vitamins and oregano in their water. We don’t use medicated feed.